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Instructional Designers and Technologists

SOC 25-9031.01

Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.4

Writing

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Instructing

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

5.0

English Language

4.5

Communications and Media

4.4

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.9

Design

3.6

Psychology

3.5

Administration and Management

3.3

Key Tasks

1Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.

2Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.

3Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.

4Design learning products, including web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.

5Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.

Also Known As

Certified Performance Technologist Chief Technology Officer Director, Educational Research and Product Strategy Education Specialist Educational Technologist Human Performance Technologist Instructional Design Consultant Instructional Design Specialist Instructional Design Technologist Instructional Designer